A map of the Cohutta/Big Frog Wilderness is available for $5, showing trails, topography, parking lots and access roads (purchase of map is strongly recommended). But since the goal was to shoot a nice buck, and since a willing hunter knew there were at least some good bucks hiding up there among those high ridges, the pain and agony became tolerable. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. It took him almost three hours to reach his truck. I dont consider myself to be a mountain man by any stretch, not today and not back then, says Bill Prather, a lifelong native of Blue Ridge who shouldered the challenge more than once over the years. Need to register your guns and follow the rules to the T but it's worth it. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1-9, Nov. 20-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. From Chatsworth Go 11 miles south on old U.S. 411; turn left at Carters Lake Powerhouse sign; go 1 mile to check station. someone correct me if i'm wrong , but i believe you're going to to be limited to small game weapons on a WMA.. so hogs would be .22 mag or ?? In some places, the downhill slope was so steep that we had to tie a rope to the back legs of my deer to keep him from rolling down the mountainside. This was my first of several shots. For a full list of WMAs open for the spring turkey season, pick up a copy of the Georgia DNR's 2021-2022 Hunting Regulations. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that my chosen stand location would be such a productive spot. I don't really firearm hunt, but I do hunt the N GA mountains a good bit. Official website of the Georgia Department of Economic Development 2023. Lateron we were allowed to put scopes on muzzleloaders. One said the bear weighed 160, one said 260, one said 360, one said more than 360. at WMA sign; go 2.5 miles to check station. The morning hours passed without much activity. Official websites use .gov A .gov Re: Suggested Rhine Itinerary. Bills buck is a symmetrical 10-pointer that not only is Cohutta WMAs No. This particular morning that Im writing about, I decided to go through the hunting regulations bookletand see if I missed a WMA hunt. Aug. 15-Nov. 15, Feb. 1-Feb. 28. Legal hours end at noon. with USFS Road #69; turn left and go 1 mile to the check station. The Cohutta Wilderness in GA is part of the larger 95,265 acre CWMA. Dog Training Areas: Aug. 15-Mar. No ATVs. I like quick, clean kills. its walkin or horse only. 0.5 to entrance on right. From Dahlonega Take GA HWY 60 north 26 miles to jct. Hunt the South is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. No permits required to hike and backpack in the Cohutta Wilderness. From Talbotton take U.S. 80 east 4 miles; turn left on Po Biddy Rd. 1-May 31. Shooting hours end at noon. with HWY 62; turn right and go 15 miles; follow signs to check station. You may also sign in at Altamaha Regional Park, Champney Island Boat Ramp, and Darien City Docks. Bill Prather (left) crosses the Jacks River at Kenner Ford with John Akin as they make their way to a remote hunting camp. There are five sections (tracts) of the WMA, including Wildcat Creek, Goethe, Burnt Mountain, Amicalola, and City of Atlanta. Have been to Cohutta a few times. From Eton to Hwy 286 Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 5.2 miles. Butler Island opens after the last Saturday of waterfowl season. You never minded going downhill, but when you had to make an hour and a half climb nearly straight up in the black darkness of early morning to reach your intended stand location, it was a considerable task. Kiosk is just down that road. Finally I got up and walked over to him. Several new food plots in the West cowpen area. You are responsible for understanding all firearms restrictions as theypertain to specific seasons, wildlife, and hunting zones. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/conf/recarea/?recid=10465, Updated on Aska Trail System Closure Due Flat Creek Fire, Road Closures on the Chattooga River Ranger District, Panther Creek Trail Temporary Hiker Restrictions, Chattooga Wild and Scenic River Boating Information, Gold Panning, Rock Hounding, and Fossil Collecting. Just my experience. Only bucks with at least 4 points (1-inch or longer) on either antler or a minimum 15-inch outside antler spread are legal. From Glennville Take HWY 144 south 12 miles to Altamaha River. I'll still poke around on some of the other WMA's south of Stewart just to see if the grass is greenerIt ain't. When Bill got home, he caped out his trophy and placed the cape, the skull and the antlers in a large freezer. Dogs must be marked with hunters name and a valid phone number; no night hunting; hogs must be killed immediately upon capture. You are using an out of date browser. Quota hunters must apply by letter to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 975 Powerhouse Rd., Chatsworth, GA 30705 between Aug. 15 and Sept. 10. Hunting Hunting party must report harvest at kiosk or online; one survey per party. Rhetts Island: Wed., Sat., Sun., & State Holidays during statewide season. Please post anything bout pigs but leave out bear, turkey, & deer info. Physically Disabled hunters apply by letter by Mar. Rhetts Island is closed to fishing, shrimping & crabbing during early teal & statewide waterfowl season. We love this place and I want to take my childern and grandchildren there so please please pratice Leave No Trace Principals! New 2023 Georgia Fishing Regulations Available: Go Fish Georgia! Do you know if cohutta holds many hogs ? One cold and frosty morning I heard a deer coming toward me right at daylight, Bill said. Camping in designated sites only. I'm not familair with hunting WMA's and need some help. You are using an out of date browser. Temporary closure to vehicles is required to protect and maintain roads adjacent to sensitive wildlife habitat and streams. ; turn left and travel 8.5 miles to check station. Camping, ATVs & horses prohibited. Mainz is an independent city with a population of 218,578 (as of 2019) and forms part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region. Many local residents petitioned the state to reopen the area, and the Cohutta Wildlife Management Area (WMA) was reestablished in 1968 with much better cooperation from local hunters and residents. In wilderness, you can enjoy challenging . Consult WMA map for specific limitations. Mainz became an important city in the 8th . Some years it shot round balls OK, some years it shot sabots OK. Just OK. Not real good. I rapid reloaded, but the gun wouldnt shoot. No night hunting for small game. He has a fine reputation as a man and a game warden. As strothershacker said, they were all in the lower elevations. I managed to somehow select the set trigger, then squeezed the shonuff trigger. He arrived at camp right around dark. Intersection of Boat House & Ceylon Roads, see area map. Areas west of U.S. HWY 78/GA HWY 17 are open for hunting during statewide seasons only, except turkey (see dates above). Traveling down from michigan next Wednesday with my father in law to try our hands at spot and stalk hog hunting. Share sensitive information only Total acreage of the WMA is approximately 96,503 acres. Boats are restricted to one motor of 25hp or less. Interestingly, in the late-1930s, after the success of the Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area pioneered by Ranger Arthur Woody in 1936, the state of Georgia and the U.S. Forest Service established three more Game Management Areas in the mountain region the Chattahoochee GMA, the Lake Burton GMA and the Cohutta GMA. go 6.5 miles; turn left on Bunkham Rd. connected to the .gov website. No fox squirrel or quail hunting. Cohutta WMA is a 96,503-acre public hunting area located in the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia, spanning across parts of Murray, Fannin, and Gilmer counties. This legislation came into effect on March 31, 2005. Honestly Cohutta is the last WMA I'd going looking for pork at. My dad didnt hunt, but he liked to fish, Bill said. Largest bear (678 Pounds) ever recorded in state of Georgia was killed last night in one of my friend's backyard in Mountain City! Amazingly, I ended up right where I wanted to be just as it started getting light. So, on this morning, I was feeling down in the dumps. Oftentimes he had to use dead-reckoning and hope for the best. Youth Hunt and Hunt & Learn exempt from antler restrictions. In those days nobody used tree stands. After about the third stop, I was angling uphill and blundered into a big bear coming toward me, quartering. Cohutta WMA is about 200K acres+/-, the wilderness is 99000 acres in the center that extends up to theTenn line. But neither man hesitated to hike all the way back up to the mountain ridge with me to help get my spike back to camp. He stopped at about 25 feet. I checked in at the Cohutta check station and chatted with a game warden on the porch for about an hour. turn left and follow signs 1.1 miles. No camping. Turn left on Bryant and go 0.9 miles to parking area on left. I dont use lures or scents. Verry few trails and fewer roads. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock From Millen Take HWY 17 North 0.9 miles; turn right on Old Louisville Rd. You must log in or register to reply here. The Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area is located in Dawson County. My buddy connected in the first 30 minutes of Saturday morning. But those harvest numbers do indicate that there are good, huntable numbers of turkeys on each of these WMAs. Turn left onto Lang Road and go 1 mile to WMA entrance on left. An official website of the The trails associated with these parking areas remain open, but must accessed from alternate trailheads. b Bonus Deer hunt (see Public Hunting Opportunities), HC Specialty Hunt (see Dove & Specialty Hunts), W Mobility-Impaired Hunt(see Mobility-Impaired Hunts), Sept. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. Highest Points: Big Frog Mountian 4,224 (TN) East Cowpen (4,200 ish) Major Rivers: The Conasauga River, and Jacks River. Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one. Sign In box is 1.5 miles on left. I moved to Georgia in 1969. of Coopers Creek Rd. From Sterling Take HWY 341 north 0.5 mile; turn right on Old Jesup Rd. It took over an hour to reach my stand. Congratulations on a successful hunt. Firearms and archery equipment are prohibited on the campus and refuge. It gained 50 pounds, I reckon. Access for scheduled events is available on Cloverleaf Dr. and Buck Shoals Dr. From Cleveland: Take Hwy 115 east towards Clarkesville to Hwy 384 (Duncan Bridge Rd. I dont hunt deer over bait. He had a huge 10-point rack that was almost perfectly symmetrical. all men and women are created by the go ,,you know, you know the thing.! As a beautifully symmetrical 55, the incredible mountain buck scored 150 6/8. Neither man had seen a deer all day. Activities include bicycling, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding and hunting. Ocmulgee Tract, From Hazlehurst: Take U.S. 221 north 6 miles; turn left on Towns Bluff Rd. The following website contains hunting regulations/seasons and details on purchasing / acquiring hunting /fishing licenses / permits. Its pretty and all but you'll be real lucky to even see a pig there in a week of hunting. Rookie Hog hunter, Advanced Bass fisher, Pro crap talker. A variety of hunting is available, including deer, turkey, dove, feral hog, small game and furbearers. Entrance is 2.2 miles on left. Our group consisted of Don Clement, Dons brother Joe, Kenneth Woods, John Akin and Bill Nichols. Please ensure to adhere to the fishing regulations for the state. Some days you can do no wrong. Corps of Engineers developed campsites. As soon as it was light enough to see, I realized that my bullet had dead-centered a small sapling right where he had been standing. Tennessee contains approximately 1,709 acres. He fished a lot in Lake Blue Ridge for smallmouth. When I drove off, the folks in the 85 Caprice wouldnt let the bear hugger back in the car. We drove over to Beech Bottom Trail and walked in from there. I sat down and leaned against a tree. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. What is a Quota Hunt? Additionally, horse and bicycle trails and areas are closed before 10:00 a.m. during archery deer and turkey season. When they say wilderness, they mean it. ; turn right and go 0.5 mile to jct. Shooting hours end at noon. In many places everything was either straight up or straight down. My list of game wardens I like went south. From Ocilla: Take Hwy 319 West towards Tifton for 10 miles. My rifle was across my lap, and I knew I couldnt move a muscle. 5 years ago. Thread starter Vethunter; Start date Oct 2, 2022; Oct 2, 2022 #1 . Ft. Stewart on the other hand has a nice campground and you're likely to see pigs everyday if you hunt hard. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location. Bird dog training in designated area only. All other areas are open. No mentor, no videos, no magazines. It's a really big place with very unforgiving terrain. I picked out what looked like a good place to spend the day trail watching, and Don and I headed back to camp. Of this 211.69 square miles(147.15 percent) is public lands. Over 158 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails are open to the public. Pen-Reared Quail & Translocation only through last day of season. Entrance on left. 1. For more information, or to purchase a map of the Cohutta Wilderness, call the Conasauga Ranger District at 706-695-6736, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and locations. Enjoy the MTN and just consider a pig a bonus. Wed. & Sat. during statewide season.Waterfowl shooting hours end at noon. No furbearer season. I had never seen a buck this big in all my years of hunting., After I regained my composure, I field-dressed him and dragged him a short distance from the gut pile. Note Safety Zone on map - access prohibited between Feb. 1-July 15. No hunting on or access through pastures. The property is owned by the U.S. Forest Service, but managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources as a wildlife management area. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area Visit Website Location 12142 Old CCC Camp Rd. Georgia contains approximately 35,268 acres. The only other person in our group to shoot a buck during the week was Don Clements. I couldnt move it. 2023 Georgia Outdoor News. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. From Danielsville Go north on U.S. 29 for 2 miles; turn right on HWY 281; go 4 miles, cross Broad River; go 0.3 mile; area is on right. He may be a new bowhunter, but he's been Cohutta Wildlife Management Area Information Coordinates: 34.9084129N, -84.6165997W Approx. Hunters must check kiosk daily for prescribed burning schedule and location. Please review the legend below. application, how to, Hunting, instructions, party, quota hunt May 24 2022 Georgia Wildlife, Hunting Quota Hunts: How to Apply as a Group by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division No Comments Let's have a Quota Hunt party! Immediately northeast of Tennessee's portion, and sharing a border, lies Big Frog Wilderness. I am also going to be doing a 4-5 day trip in November just scouting. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1-9, Nov. 19-21, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. These 2 give you good reason to always carry sandals when in the Cohuttas. JavaScript is disabled. Although loggers worked their way through 70 percent of the forest between 1915 and 1930, oak and pine have all but reclaimed the forest, and a rich growth . But a small portion runs over the border into Tennessee. When they saw the size of my buck, their jaws dropped to their feet. Anyone know an August Hunt? Hunting Cohutta Dream Hunt For A 150-Class Buck Here's the story behind Cohutta WMA's No 2 of all time, which just happens to be Fannin County's best ever. As lifelong hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, we take our hunting seriously, and love sharing that passion with others through our articles, videos and podcast episodes! I pulled, rolled and tugged for a while until the ol gal wedged between two trees. After crossing the Conasauga River, parking area will be on left. on official, secure websites. That year Bill was hunting with a lightweight Remington Model 600 bolt-action in 6mm that he had purchased just for backpacking. Your shoes will get wet. The balance of 1,700 acres is in Tennessee and part of the Cherokee National Forest where it is known as Big Frog Wilderness Area. The end product is really what matters. Turn Right on Williams Lake Rd; go 0.4 miles to impoundment on left. Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8-9, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. Hikers and backpackers should leave a detailed trip plan with someone expecting their return since cell service is unpredictable in this mountainous area. [3] Mainz was founded by the Romans in the 1st century BC as a military fortress on the northernmost frontier of the empire and provincial capital of Germania Superior. After heavy rains and damage from erosion, Forest Service officials on the Chattooga River Ranger District temporarily closed several National Forest roads to motorized public access. We haven't nailed down a plan yet, we're not even sure if we're leaving Thursday evening or Friday evening, but we're going to Cohutta Wildlife Management Area this weekend, and we mean business. No camping. Coming down Highway 411, a car waved me over so the occupants could see the bear. (Hwy 384) towards Cleveland, go 5.4 miles, entrance to area is on the right. So I couldnt hunt anymore, but I just wanted to be there. Day use access is available on River Rd. Please visit the following website directly to find more details regarding hunting regulations for Georgia, Copyright 2009 Bist LLC. Was a good time. I started deer hunting in 1965 on Fort Bragg in North Carolina. After this hunt, I bought an inline, which was more accurate. I still hunt both. ; go 1.2 miles to entrance on right. This 25,500-acre property offers hunting for deer, bear, turkey, small game, dove, and waterfowl. A lot of draws are still hardwood with pine top ridges. Area includes Broughton, Butler, Champney, and Rhetts Islands. Everyone congratulated me, and we had a small celebration. Three Forks, Betty Gap, Chestnut Lead and Tearbritches Trailheads are open early March through December 31 each year due to winter road closures. They were astounded. Legal hours end at noon. Legal hours end at noon. 537 Tufted Titmouse 3. When he stepped out, I shot him in the neck at about 15 feet. Not in a hurry. Turn left on Groveland-Nevils Road and travel 3.5 miles to kiosk on the left. From Albany Take HWY 91 south 4 miles to jct. Get you a NF map before going up there. Include a phone number. 1 mile; turn right on Rowland Rd. s Sept. 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31. Cohutta WMA Bear Hunt Draws Crowd In 1985 Caprice, WRD Kicks Off Public Meetings With Deer Season Dates, Bears and Gators, New State-Record Crossbow Buck Nets 173 Typical Inches, 150-Inch Southeast Georgia Bow-Buck For The Record Books, Brother & Sister Take First Deer On Same Day, First-Time WMA Hunter Gets It Done On West Point WMA, Cherokee County Bow Buck Provides Travis Jackson With Rare Second Chance, Hart County WMA Buck Turns Bad Season Into Greatest Season Ever. From Helen take HWY 75 north to Robertstown, turn left on Alt. LockA locked padlock No firearms deer hunting within Towns Bluff archery only tract but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting. Howdy, we should definitely connect. Sign up as a FREE member (no credit card required) and you can read twice as many articles on our website every month for FREE. I trekked to the check station where one of the game wardens asked me how many people shot the bear. No dogs allowed. Rules posted at trailhead. COHUTTA WMAis available under layer Wildlife Managment Areas. No camping. All non-hunting activities except camping are prohibited during firearms deer hunts. I ate half of it and had just placed the other half on my knee when I heard a little noise to my left. We would simply find a promising spot to hunt on the side of a ridge and wait for a deer to come by. I reckon he walked. Wed/Fri/Sat from Nov-Feb, except during firearms deer hunts. Trailhead parking lots located around the wilderness perimeter provide foot access to the trails. After field-dressing the bear, the wardens helped me load it in my truck. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area Length: 5.9 mi Est. I raised the smokepole slowly and settledon the moving kill zone. Once, we had the bright idea of sliding it down a branch. Around 1:30 p.m., I got hungry and pulled out an Almond Joy candy bar. I pee out of my stand. From Brunswick: Take I-95 north approx. Be aware,,they might be doing a controlled burn of some of the forrest later this fall. With no cell phones and no handheld GPS devices in 1981, a man had to depend on his woods sense, his wits and his outdoor skills to navigate his way around and keep from getting lost. Please make sure that you have this layer enabled to view outline geometry and other attributes. The WMA offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching and mountain biking. From Eton to Bryant Rd North Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 4.2 miles to Fullers Chapel Rd. Wrong. From Brunswick take I-95 South to Exit 14 (GA Hwy 25; Woodbine). You'll not get to Lake Conasauga until the first week of March. I have killed a ton of deer through the years, some on private land, some on WMAs. 29-May 3. Most of them. Although loggers worked their way through 70 . of USFS Road #4; turn right and go 0.5 mile to check station. Im drinking black coffee in front of the wood stove, wishing I was in the Tree Lounge. From Rome Take U.S. Hwy 27 north 9 miles to GA HWY 156; turn right (east) and go 2.3 miles to Floyd Springs Rd; turn left and go 2 miles to area. Yes,,this info is current,, i live near the CohuttaWMA. When they asked Bill why he had returned so early, he said, Boys, Ive just killed the biggest deer Ive ever seen in my life., Yeah, yeah, weve heard that one before, John said. You are using an out of date browser. Area lies on both sides of HWY 144. Go north on Fullers Chapel 0.5 miles to Bryant Rd. Whether were out in nature or home in our backyards, remember that its our role to protect the lands we love. From Milledgeville Take US 441 south 3.1 miles, turn left; continue 2.9 miles on US 441/GA29 and make U-turn to return north; go 0.1 miles to 1st pull-in on right. Come in on old hwy 2 go straight past the check station there's a big campground on the left before you cross the river. Georgia Outdoor News is your best source for timely news about hunting, fishing and everything outdoors in the state of Georgia. In 1981, I was invited by several local friends to join them on a pack-in trip to the Cohutta Wilderness for opening week of deer season in November. Hogs may not be hunted at night. Is there any good trout fishing in the Cohutta? Together, we can continue to keep these safe places safe. Personal training dogs must have a hunting license. Sign up as a FREE member (no credit card required) and you can read twice as many articles on our website every month for FREE. State season during small game dates for rest of WMA. Going back down was always so much easier, although you knew you might not end up where you wanted to be. Quota on designated fields only. Legal waterfowl hours end at noon. Their trek would eventually lead Bill to a 150-class buck thats now the current No. Some trails are open to horses. Yea that's going to be my main point of focus finding fresh signs of feeding or food sources potentially at that time in the season. I found one stranger who volunteered to help. No firearms deer hunting but legal firearms permitted for turkey and small game hunting. The hugger was in almost as bad a shape as the bear, due to imbibing a strong liquid solution all day. It may not display this or other websites correctly. No ATVs except mobility impaired hunters during mobility impaired hunt. There's a little bit of logging goin on on some of the ridge tops outside of the wilderness area of course. It was downhill to the road, but the bear seemed glued to the ground. Georgia hunters and DNR need to do everything possible to keep this disease out of Georgia. Of this 211.69 square miles(147.15 percent) is public lands. Horseback riding prohibited during ALL deer hunts. The deer and my acquired knowledge of the woods taught me how to hunt. He later became a warden at age 42. Hikers and backpackers should leave a detailed trip plan with someone expecting their return since cell service is unpredictable in this mountainous area. Perfect thanks. The fishing regulatory body for Tennessee is Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Small game and furbearers may be hunted subject to statewide seasons and bag limits except during quota hunts and unless otherwise specified in a specific area listing. during small game dates concurrent with state season. 19, except during firearms deer hunts. of USFS Road #236; turn left and go 4 miles to jct. Hunting alone is fun but hunting with friends can be even better. After a lengthy climb, Don took me to a small gap where he had killed a 6-point buck the year before. A rib deflected the first round up into the spine. The closest towns are Chatsworth, Ellijay and Blue Ridge, GA. Hikers and backpackers should shop for necessities before making the drive to wilderness trailheads. Sept. 3-Oct. 9, Nov. 19-27, Dec. 19-Jan. 31, No ATVs. We later hung him up in a tree, and I went ahead and skinned him out.. Get a handheld GPS, or the OnX app on your phone. 2h 38m The Emery Creek/Holly Creek Trail is a moderately challenging, beautiful trail culminating with a two-step set of falls. Bill is a retired country pharmacist who owned and operated Blue Ridge Pharmacy with a partner for many years. Hunters may not use the campus for gaining access to the WMA. Gates may be open/closed at the discretion of Georgia Forestry Commission. What type of weapon did you use? From Eton to Bryant Rd South Tract: Go west on Hwy 282, 4.2 miles to Fullers Chapel Rd. If it happens, the mountain gods are really sharing their blessings with you! Surprisingly, I made it straight back without getting turned around., Bills hunting companions John Akin and Bill Nichols had returned to camp early that afternoon. Just p.m. me with that report ? Thursday . While hiking out, Bill ran into another hunter walking in. I found several large and active hog wallows during my 2 years of hunting up there. WHOOM! I thought it was a good shot, and I sat and waited for full daylight. Cohutta Wildlife Management Area is located in Murray, Fannin and Gilmer counties. Packing into the Cohutta Wilderness to hunt deer is not for the faint of heart. Sign-in can be done online here except for some State Park Hunts and some coastal island WMA hunts. W Q1 Mobility Impaired: Apr. Swarovski ATC 17-40x56mm Spotting Scope Review. 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